According to the plate at the foot of this obelisk, this was found in Tanis, and transported to here in 1984. Tanis is a name of town in Ancient Egyptian Era, where is about 110-km northeast of Cairo. This town is currently called San el-Hagar.It is inscribed with hierographic text bearing different names and titles of King Ramsess II as well as verses narrating his victory.
This obelisk (Cairo Airport Obelisk) and the Gezira Island Obelisk look alike. Therefore, both might have been erected as a "pair".
Stats:
Location: Entrance Gate of Cairo International Airport
Pharaoh: Ramses II (The 19th Dynasty, reigned B.C. 1304-1237)
Height: 16.97 meters
Weight: 120 tons
Stone: Red granite
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